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Old Maps of Lakewood, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 33 historic maps of Lakewood. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Lakewood, IL maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the surrounding Kane County prairie are captured here during the mid-twenties, a time of established rail lines and manufacturing growth. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century schools and junctions like Munshawville School, Pingree Grove, and Hickory Grove School.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1926 Map of Mc Henry
    1926 Map of Mc Henry
    1926 Mc Henry
    1926 Print · USGS
    McHenry County in the mid-twenties is a landscape of thriving rural school districts and busy rail junctions. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like McConnell School and Burgett School or trace the early paths of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Elgin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kane and McHenry Counties at the start of the 1940s reveal a landscape of bustling river towns and quiet prairie schools. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Munshawville School, the State Hospital, and the rail junction at Huntley.
  10. 1944 Map of McHenry, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of McHenry, 1958 Print
    1944 McHenry
    1958 Print · USGS
    McHenry County at the end of the war era reveals a dense network of rural schoolhouses and established railroad towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Solon Mills, Terra Cotta, and dozens of district schools like Queen Anne School.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  16. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  19. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Huntley, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Huntley, 1964 Print
    1962 Huntley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Huntley and its surrounding townships are captured in the early sixties as the rural landscape began to meet the path of the new tollway. Researchers can locate family sites near Grange Hall, St Marys Cem, and the small siding at Coyne.
  25. 1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Crystal Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Crystal Lake and the Fox River valley are captured in the early sixties as suburban development began to fill the landscape between established towns. Researchers can trace mid-century growth through local landmarks like St Marys Seminary, the Crystal Lake Airport, and Union Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the expanding Chicago suburbs are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Washington Church Cemetery, the Elgin Academy, and the State Hospital Cemetery.
  31. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.
  34. 1963 Map of Woodstock, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Woodstock, 1964 Print
    1963 Woodstock
    1964 Print · USGS
    Woodstock and the surrounding McHenry County countryside are captured in the early sixties as the city expanded along the Chicago and North Western tracks. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks and family burial sites like Scandinavian Cem, Olson Cem, and the Westwood Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1972 Map of Huntley, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Huntley, 1973 Print
    1972 Huntley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Huntley and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early seventies as the region balanced its agricultural roots with highway-driven growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marys Cem, the rural Grange Hall, and the winding Kishwaukee River.
  40. 1978 Map of Huntley, 1991 Print
    1978 Map of Huntley, 1991 Print
    1978 Huntley
    1991 Print · USGS
    McHenry County enters a period of modern growth in the late seventies as industrial routes meet traditional farmsteads. Researchers can trace the legacy of family lands near Coyne or locate old community landmarks like Grange Hall and St Marys Ch.
  43. 1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Elgin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area.
  46. 1992 Map of Woodstock
    1992 Map of Woodstock
    1992 Woodstock
    1992 Print · USGS
    Woodstock and McHenry County are shown in the early nineties as suburban expansion began to meet the region's agricultural roots. Genealogists can trace local legacies at Scandinavian Cem or locate community anchors like St Marys Sch & Ch and the historic Courthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1992 Map of Huntley
    1992 Map of Huntley
    1992 Huntley
    1992 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of growing towns and preserved prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Mt Thabor Cem, the Chicago and North Western rail line, and the Township Hall.
  52. 1992 Map of Crystal Lake
    1992 Map of Crystal Lake
    1992 Crystal Lake
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley was rapidly transforming in the early nineties as residential growth expanded around its historic glacial lakes. Researchers can trace local lineage through Union Cemetery or explore established enclaves like Haegers Bend and Turner Camp.
  55. 2012 Map of Crystal Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crystal Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Crystal Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood, including Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Huntley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Huntley, 2012 Print
    2012 Huntley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood, including Crystal Lake, Algonquin, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Woodstock, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Woodstock, 2012 Print
    2012 Woodstock
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood, including Crystal Lake, Woodstock, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Crystal Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crystal Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Crystal Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood, including Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Huntley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Huntley, 2015 Print
    2015 Huntley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood, including Crystal Lake, Algonquin, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Woodstock, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Woodstock, 2015 Print
    2015 Woodstock
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood, including Crystal Lake, Woodstock, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Huntley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Huntley, 2018 Print
    2018 Huntley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood, including Crystal Lake, Algonquin, and other nearby areas
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